Abortion or murder after birth?

poor little one - pls help me. My parents are going to kill me..
@kharen (1488)
Philippines
June 24, 2008 11:19am CST
I've heard so many news about these young mothers or should i really call them mothers about them killing their new born babies. I get so angry and upset about these. They kill the child after they gave birth to it. It's their fault and yet the child..the baby has to suffer for it.. The world is really cruel.. How do you react about these young girls who give birth at such a young age then kill their children? What's best? To kill them in their wombs, in their infancy or make them suffer a long cruel childhood? Nothing here can we call best but what do you think they must do about these?Those poor little babies..
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• Pakistan
25 Jun 08
no! to both. murder never, abortion is only allowed if the mother would die by giving birth, this is the conditon on which one can go for abortion.....
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@kharen (1488)
• Philippines
29 Jun 08
the only thing a mother can do from any situation is accept the situation she is in and be responsible for the life that's already in her womb. It really hard to accept but its the only thing to do for the child to be healthy. God is always there for anyone...just cling to Him and you won't be wrong in any decision that you make. He would always provide any alternative for someone to live happily in His arms and guide.
@k101707 (102)
• United States
25 Jun 08
I believe it is not best to do either. If you were responsible enough to make the baby then you should be responsible to take care of the little person. I am a teenage mother and there is no way I could put myself or my baby through that. Giving birth to a baby is gods gift. If a person really dosent want the baby I think they should consider adoption rather than hurting the baby.
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@kharen (1488)
• Philippines
28 Jun 08
Yes..and in anyway..the baby isn't the problem here..it's the irresponsibility of the parents-to-be..they didn't mean to form the baby but it came..and in any way..the baby is God's gift..He already gave life in your womb and He trusted you with it.. it may not be totally in form yet but God already put it in your womb..so provide it with what He expected you to give the baby? A right to live..
@jewel76 (2305)
• Canada
30 Jun 08
They should make places especially for teenage pregnancies, where they get support, guidance, education, while being pregnant..they'll have two choices..either give it up for adoption, or raise it. But to raise it, since they are minor, they should get the consent of an adult, usually a parent, that guarantees this baby will be taken care of properly. But unfortunately, places like this don't exist, and i don't think they will either, it would cost the governement too much money! (being sarcastic here) but either way, BABIES SHOULD NOT BE KILLED, AND IF THEY ARE, THEN THE ONES RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR DEATHS SHOULD PAY THE PRICE. As much as i am against abortion, since it is legal, obviously, it won't be punished, but if the young mother kills the baby once it is born, then she should go to jail for it...IT IS MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE!
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
28 Jun 08
Both are unacceptable for me. They still have the choice that their sons be given to many institution that accepts unwanted children. There are may in my place. Every child must be given a chance to have their own life if the parents or the mother could not provide that they should just let that be sent to adoption centers.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
25 Jun 08
a young teen who gives birth and does not want the baby can take the baby to any hospital or any firestation and just give the child up. the child will be cared for and 'adopted by people who desparately want a baby. That is the only humane thing to do all the other stuff is murder plain and simple so why not give the baby up for adoption?
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@kharen (1488)
• Philippines
28 Jun 08
well,sure if you're lucky to find a family or a couple that can love the3m like they were their own child..
@momz2gd (295)
• Yucaipa, California
30 Jun 08
They should let someone help them. Maybe get more programs to teen moms to teach them how to care for their babies. Abortions are wrong for me especially late ones. They can also give to someone that will adopt a baby.
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@SViswan (12051)
• India
27 Jun 08
Though I'm against both kinds of killing....if I had to choose I would think it's better to kill them in their wombs. Why would anyone want to carry a child for 9 months and then kill it? What's the point? Just goes to show that the girls are being even more irresponsible after their first irresponsible behaviour.
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@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
24 Jun 08
How do you react about these young girls who give birth at such a young age then kill their children? I think its vile and disgusting... What's best? To kill them in their wombs, in their infancy or make them suffer a long cruel childhood? first off where I COME FROM abortion is LEGAL therefore NOT "killing them" which implies "murder" and in no way shape or form is it the same thing as murder...SECONDLY..just because a child is unwanted by the biological mother or parents DOES NOT MEAN its doomed for life.... Nothing here can we call best but what do you think they must do about these? Best would be for these girls to EITHER abort early on OR have the baby and drop it off at an orphanage or leave the infant in the hosptial....MURDER however is NOT an option...
@kharen (1488)
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
what do you call abortion then? "Getting rid of a fetus?" ot you have the baby then throw it off or leave it in an orphanage like a pup or a kitten or animal in another place or shelter?? Isn't this murder itself??
@kharen (1488)
• Philippines
28 Jun 08
that's definitely my point zeroflash..^^ tnx for explaining it further..
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
Hey, Raven. Take it easy.. murder is the "intent" to kill. And killing, just to remind you is "taking away of life of another" in whatever way or form. Legality of something doesn't deter or stray away a meaning of something. It is just for the action to be "allowed" to be done and not change the meaning of the action. Leaving the infant at the hospital or leave it at an orphanage? Where WE came from, that's irresponsibility. For the baby's sake, yes. That's acceptable. But it has to go through channels and consent.
@zeroflashx2 (2491)
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
Well, those young mother, especially the most recent one who threw her child outside a taxi (the baby survived, thank God), was only 15 and just to give the benefit of the doubt, she may have less or no idea how to deal with it and went through with a "quick" way to end the ordeal. It's her fault though that it had to happen to the poor child. But abortion or murder after birth? That is unacceptable. The best thing is to go through with the birth of the baby and explore all good options such as government help, social help, or even within the family of the young mother. One of them may work well for the future of the baby. It may still be uncertain but at least the baby will have his/her chance and exercise his/her right to live.
@kharen (1488)
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
i've watched that news. And it really bothered me. It's a crime..what she did!!
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
Yeah. It was a mistake on her part or even those who are guiding her. Hope she learns A LOT from it. I'm hoping as well for the baby's safety and future.
• India
25 Jun 08
well i would ask them to be careful and of course its sad to kill a kid in the womb itself think about the live the baby would have led and about the bright future of the baby before doing abortion.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
24 Jun 08
Neither one is really a good option. These women should be more responsible before becoming pregnant. Instead of killing the newborn baby, they should leave it at a hospital or something, because that way the child could be adopted by a loving family.
@kharen (1488)
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
well it's not that easy that they'd be adopted by a well-loving family..
@kharen (1488)
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
you have a point.. but it's really hard here in Philippines. The country #1 problem is corruption and poverty..
• United States
24 Jun 08
That's too bad. A lot of families in the United States adopt from other countries like China and others because it's easier and cheaper to adopt children from there. Adopting an American child is too expensive, unless the child was born with problems.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
25 Jun 08
neither of the two are wrong. both acts are sins that should be paid, they should not be given another chance to have another baby.
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@kissie34 (2294)
• Philippines
25 Jun 08
I think both options are cruel things ever. I am also wondering why some mother do this kind of sinful things. I mean that is her child, it came from her, and he was carrying it for 9 months then she will just kill the baby. I think if ever they don't want the child, they will just send it to the orphanage than killing those poor babies. Many parents don't have a child and they rather adopt some child in the orphanage. So, why not just give it them to the orphanage at least the child can have a good life.
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• United States
25 Jun 08
none of those choices are good because no matter what way you do it the child is still not gonna be happy. I would have rather the kids have an abortion than to kill the baby themselves,even though it's still not right.i had an abortion before and honestly if i could go back i would have kept my baby. i feel bad because i have two kids too and i think about the other one all the time.So no matter which way you put it nobody is gonna be happy in the end.
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@ynigz1 (472)
• China
25 Jun 08
How can they do this, they are their bady. If you don't like him, why give birth to him? Maybe you can put the baby beside the road, the baby will alive. Oh, those mothers are really so crue. They will be bring into jail, I believe that is the crime. How can they kill their own baby....
@kharen (1488)
• Philippines
28 Jun 08
still..you can't put a baby beside a road..they can be eaten by a stray or mad dog or something bad can still happen to them.. best way?? Don't Get Pregnant!!
@maclanis (2406)
• Belgium
24 Jun 08
Well I think none of these options are great in my opinion. But first of all, I would like to say that it isn't always the girl's fault. It takes two and I would just like to mention that the boy is as responsible as the boy. :) Sometimes it's even more the boy's fault than the girl, as he might abandon the young mother, which causes her to not to be able to think clearly and therefore commit abortion.
@kharen (1488)
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
yes.. you're right.. How can boys or male do such things.. :(
@ShealM (388)
• Canada
24 Jun 08
Adoption is an alternative. I'm pro life for myself (not a judgmental person towards others who chose to abort, that is not my choice but it was a choice they made). I'd rather see a child adopted to a loving home than be abused, aborted or killed in infancy.
@kharen (1488)
• Philippines
28 Jun 08
yup..it is but it's still a form of irresponsibility. But it's way better than abortion or murder after birth. Well, thanks if the child goes to a safe and loving home and not to those people who adopt for the sake of themselves.
• Philippines
25 Jun 08
I had an unplanned pregnancy at a very young age but never did abortion came in my mind. I can't understand people aborting their children? Why would they let the baby suffer, they are very innocent. I think, if they would have unplanned pregnancy, its better if they keep it in their wounds for nine months and after so, look for a family to look after their baby instead of killing them. Those little babies should be given the chance to live, give them the chance to enjoy life. I hate those people who abort. Really, i just hate them and despise them! They are very cruel!
@kharen (1488)
• Philippines
28 Jun 08
Yes! They are demons sent from hell to earth to make murder be known or abortion be known to be a solution to those young one's problems. Good if you find people who would adopt your child and then keep 'em and love them as if they were truly theirs. Rarely does such a chance come.
• Philippines
25 Jun 08
Is anyone there wants to choose at the two options? I dont think you'll gonna choose....but we're not on their shoe to judge them. They choose to do that because they think of for their future, but the thing is before you'll do such thing, think a thousand times before you make love. We should be ready for the consequences. Remember, being a mother is a gift, child is a blessing from God... I think the best way that they do is talk to their parents,explain and give their apologize.
@kharen (1488)
• Philippines
28 Jun 08
Yes..they decided to think about their future after knowing that there is already Life in the womb of the girl..well, too late for them though..
@Muelitz (1592)
• Canada
24 Jun 08
Both are unacceptable Kharen. These women or girls who get themselves pregnant are careless and irresponsible. If they engage in premarital actions and get impregnated, they should by all means take care of the baby from the time it breathes until the time it can take care of itself. I hope women and of course men should think about what they are getting in to so they know if what they are doing is right or if they can be responsible for the outcome of their actions.
@kharen (1488)
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
You're right about that. That's the right thing to do. I just hate those girls who've done this. And here in the Philippines.. 400,00 yearly is what the survey says about this kind of crime! Ugghh!!